Geely E5 Electric vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Geely E5 Electric in South Africa

Geely E5 Electric

Apex Plus Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 788,888 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 904,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 133 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
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Decision summary

Geely E5 Electric vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

E5 Electric starts ZAR 89,991 cheaper E5 Electric from ZAR 699,999 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 Electric Pajero Sport
Maximum Power E5 Electric160 kW Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque E5 Electric320 Nm Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size E5 ElectricNot Applicable Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 ElectricNot Applicable Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 ElectricNot Officially Disclosed Pajero Sport218 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 Electric Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year 2025 2017
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec E5 Electric Pajero Sport
Length 4615 mm 4825 mm
Width 1901 mm 1815 mm
Height 1670 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 68 l
Boot/Cargo Space 461 l 193 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2775 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 695 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2850 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 7 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 3 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1022 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 957 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1067 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 Electric and Pajero Sport comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

E5 Electric vs Pajero Sport questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.